Description
A delightful combination of Buffalo chicken, savory beef, and crispy bacon for a mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced steak
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., chives or scallions) for garnish
- Pickled onions for topping (optional)
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Prepare proteins by trimming and chopping as necessary.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, reserving fat for searing the beef or chicken.
- For chicken, poach in simmering water for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and shred.
- For beef, sear ground beef or thinly sliced steak in the reserved bacon fat, cooking for about 6-8 minutes or 2-3 minutes per side, respectively.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, then whisk in hot sauce and vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Toss the cooked proteins in the Buffalo sauce off heat.
- Assemble by layering base (grain or bun), protein, crispy bacon, fresh elements, and desired dressing.
- Garnish with pickled onions and herbs before serving.
Notes
Use leftover proteins in salads or bowls for quick meals. For a lighter option, try turkey bacon and yogurt-based dressings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg